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CaribbeanCricket.com 2017-09-19 17:34:03 

Only two members of the squad – vice-captain Vishal Singh and left-arm fast bowler Sheldon Cottrell – have featured for the senior men’s team in full international Tests, and Sunil Ambris is a current member of the senior One-day International squad playing against England.

A number of the other players – including captain Shamarh Brooks – have featured in previous series either for Windies “A” or in tour matches against visiting international teams in the last two seasons.

SQUAD
Shamarh Brooks (Captain), Vishal Singh (Vice-Captain),Sunil Ambris
John Campbell,Yannic Cariah,Rahkeem Cornwall
Sheldon Cottrell,Jahmar Hamilton,Montcin Hodge
Damion Jacobs,Keon Joseph,Reynard Leveridge
Oshane Thomas

Commenting on the squad, Chairman of the CWI Selection Panel, Courtney Browne said: “Our A-Team is the feeding ground for our senior men’s team and so we are looking to continue the development of our second-tier players. With a strong focus on consistency in selection, this series is another opportunity for them to continue to press their claims for a place in the senior side, thus placing selection pressure on incumbents, ensuring there is healthy competition for spots and growing our talent pool.”

SCHEDULE OF MATCHES

October
Wed 11 to Sat 14 1st “Test” – Trelawny Multiplex, Jamaica
Thu 19 to Sun 22 2nd “Test” – Trelawny Multiplex
Thu 26 to Sun 29 3rd “Test” – Sabina Park, Jamaica

November
Wed 1 1st One-day Match – Sabina Park
Fri 3 2nd One-day Match – Sabina Park
Sun 5 3rd One-day Match – Trelawny


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buds 2017-09-19 17:47:59 

Another Bajan at the helm?
Not good for Caribbean unity.

 
Andy99 2017-09-19 18:01:43 

 
silver 2017-09-19 18:26:27 

In reply to Andy99


He is a late starter but man Leveridge got some serious fire

 
Slipfeeler 2017-09-19 18:40:36 

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

I have no real problem with squad, great to see the two JA potentially fiery pace bowlers in the mix, most proactive move by CWI in a long time.

 
Andy99 2017-09-19 18:45:18 

In reply to silver

I doh care about fire, I care about effectiveness.

 
WestDem 2017-09-19 18:53:45 

In reply to Andy99

They are hoping to find anodda Fidel... what a waste in investing for the future!

 
analyst-kid 2017-09-19 18:57:51 

Leveridge Thomas Cotterel...that is some real pace but Keon Joseph starts with Cotterel

Jacobs, Cornwall, the spin options

Hamilton the wkpr

Brooks,Singh,Ambris,Campbell,Cariah and Hodge the specialist bats.

so its five of the specialist bats,the wkpr, the two spinners and three fast bowlers the likely team.

 
mitch44 2017-09-19 19:07:23 

In reply to Andy99
Read the rules

 
Toney 2017-09-19 19:12:35 

Cornwall !!! What a waste.
rolleyes

 
openning 2017-09-19 19:13:56 

In reply to mitch44

This MB must get back to cricket discussions

 
sunfish 2017-09-19 19:22:31 

It's hard to criticize this selection because almost every selectee deserves his place based on past performance. Perhaps Leveridge and Thomas are wildcards but obviously the selectors saw something in them.

 
che 2017-09-19 19:35:33 

In reply to buds

lol lol lol

Wise men from de east eh...

proteas hip tuh

 
tc1 2017-09-19 20:08:08 

[b]In reply to Slip[/

As long as the selectors picked yardies, you ok

 
tc1 2017-09-19 20:11:30 

In reply to che


From Rock Dundo

 
Gun_Play 2017-09-19 20:11:43 

In reply to buds

What does a bajan Cpt have to do with C'bbean Unity?????

 
Gun_Play 2017-09-19 20:12:40 

In reply to tc1

These peeps transparent

 
Atl_View 2017-09-19 20:17:16 

Strange logic here in the team selection. Vishal Singh but no Kyle Hope. Are they implying that they are still interested in Vishal? No Hetty either? Or they are thinking once Dwayne Bravo is back the test team batting will be trimmed accordingly? Hard to see the plan here in the batsmen selected. I am happy that we are spending more on pace development over spin. I cannot see WI producing a test winning spin bowler . There will be the odd match but our spinners are not in the same league. We are fire power, our natural game is free scoring batsmen and 90 mph firemen

 
imusic 2017-09-19 20:18:44 

West Indies test team captain and vice captain
West Indies ODI team captain
West Indies T20 team captain
West Indies A team captain

Clean sweep

 
tc1 2017-09-19 20:19:51 

In reply to Gun_Play

see thru them.

 
hawk 2017-09-19 20:24:40 

In reply to imusic

Clean sweep


you think we should try for the

women team captain????

 
openning 2017-09-19 20:25:41 

In reply to Atl_View

It is a strange selection, CB and his group has out live their usefulness.
This is a platform for the continuation of players.
What's the problem with Leon Johnson, Beaton, Kyle Hope and others, that was part of the last A team squad?

 
rubberd 2017-09-19 20:26:10 

Jomal Warrican dropped off the planet, central contract and all???????????????

 
Gun_Play 2017-09-19 20:26:54 

In reply to tc1

Half of these players did nothing in regional 4 day competition to be in the team.
However, the selectors see promise.
I do too... I'm really happy Leveridge is playing.

But.... All these men see is a Bajan Cpt.

Nobody will questions team selection now .. just the Cpt

 
Atl_View 2017-09-19 20:27:03 

In reply to Toney

I will not say that Rakeem is a waste but will we seriously play him in any of the three formats? His is talented and should have been given a chance over Bishoo in the ODIs. So since that did not happen why play him in the "A" team if you are not going to select him beyond this grade?

 
Atl_View 2017-09-19 20:37:13 

In reply to openning

The coach is asking for fire power. Sangakara in the CPL was saying the same thing for Jamaica. We do not have to win against Sri Lanka, but use the opportunity to blood new intelligent fast bowlers. Why Cottrel? We know his product already. Either you want him at test level or not. If Cottrel then why no Beaton? He looked pretty sharp also and fiery..

 
hawk 2017-09-19 20:38:45 

In reply to Gun_Play



Nobody will questions team selection now .. just the Cpt


no bajans...no problem
but honestly Kyle hope should be there, with Darren bravo returning for the next test series, kyle will lose his spot, may be the selectors got tried of people complaining about the quantity of bajans in west indies teams

 
Atl_View 2017-09-19 20:40:47 

In reply to sunfish

I like the wild card plan. I would have played just Cornwall and take the chance to look at another pacer too. There are quite a few talented kids around that need this exposure.

 
tc1 2017-09-19 20:43:12 

In reply to Gun_Play

This 4 and 1 day tour, not 4 overs.We should see

 
Slipfeeler 2017-09-19 20:45:38 

In reply to sunfish

Totally agreeing with you, difficult to discount anyone on the squad. Brooks compensated for been left out of the test team maybe!

 
openning 2017-09-19 20:51:20 

In reply to Atl_View

The coach is asking for fire power. Sangakara in the CPL was saying the same thing for Jamaica.


Thats good for T20, but a solid base on batting is what needed.
I watched Shai today, if he continue to work on his game, the skies will be the limit.
He was good behind the stump and his batting at the International level, has improved.

 
Atl_View 2017-09-19 20:55:30 

In reply to openning

in total agreement. Shai has taken his opportunity and ran with it. You can only wonder what it would be like if a few more young batters step up. The CPL was useful in showing us the raw fire power available in the region but beyond Lewis there was nothing special to give us hope ( or another Hope !!!)

 
openning 2017-09-19 21:03:18 

In reply to Atl_View
I like Lewis, but I do have a problem with his approach to batting.
T20 batting is power hitting from the first delivery, you cannot do it in ODI.

 
imusic 2017-09-19 21:04:48 

In reply to Gun_Play

Nobody will questions team selection now .. just the Cpt

Barring Kevin Stoute, all of the remaining Barbados players are in a West Indies squad and/or have a retainer contract.

The coaches are coaching in West Indies teams in all formats.

The chairman of selectors is bajan

Mission almost accomplihed.

 
DIEHARD 2017-09-19 21:06:45 

In reply to imusic

wow...is it all merit based?

Can't be..

 
silver 2017-09-19 21:17:15 

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com


Alzzari could not wait his turn now he's not good enough to make this A team and Brown talking about consistency in selection

 
Gun_Play 2017-09-19 21:18:08 

In reply to imusic

What was that? A pivot?

Why don't you question this A team selection and see if the players selected merit their selection.

Of course not... they will not be a peep from certain people.

 
Kay 2017-09-19 21:24:56 

Why not blood at least one U-19 player if the idea is to rebuild and look to the future?

As per the elusive fire power mission they have been on for the past 20 years seems to be one pacing and not picking up any speed. Best of luck with that....

 
buds 2017-09-19 21:38:26 

In reply to imusic

Cameron Machiavelli at work..

 
Atl_View 2017-09-19 21:42:31 

In reply to Kay

Well said. We lose our fire power after they get past the Under 19 level... and it is not food related.
big grin big grin big grin

 
tc1 2017-09-19 22:12:36 

In reply to hawk


what about Stoute, Greaves, Warrican and Alleyne, these 3 had a good season, better than most picked.

but no cry from the bajans

 
tc1 2017-09-19 22:16:32 

In reply to Slipfeeler

u are a hypocrite, along as yardies in the team is ok for you.

 
thefacts 2017-09-19 22:35:26 

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

Are all captaincy positions reserved for Bajans NOW?

Just asking

 
tc1 2017-09-19 22:38:03 

In reply to thefacts
u got a problem, 6 penny

 
thefacts 2017-09-19 22:41:40 

Two Choices: Cariah vs Hodge and Leverage vs Oshane

REST PICK THEMSELVES

John Campbell
Tannic Cariah / Montcin Hodge
Shamarh Brooks (Captain),
Vishal Singh (Vice-Captain),
Sunil Ambris
Jammer Hamilton (wk)
Rahkeem Cornwall
Keon Joseph
Sheldon Cottrell
Damion Jacobs
Reynard Leverage / Oshane Thomas

 
thefacts 2017-09-19 22:42:08 

In reply to tc1

QUESTION:

Are all captaincy positions reserved for Bajans NOW?

Just asking


ANSWER:

u got a problem, 6 penny


SO I take it... as a YES.

and then people take LOFTY positions about Caribbean Unity and CRAP.

What a FARCE...

FUNNY AS FCUK

HA HA HA

 
Gun_Play 2017-09-19 22:48:30 

In reply to thefacts

Bootlickers aplenty in that team.

You okay with that??? shock big grin

 
thefacts 2017-09-19 23:07:15 

In reply to Gun_Play

It's an A-team. I don't care much.

However, If it was upto me, this would be my A-TEAM ( FOUR changes with reasons)

----------------------

John Campbell
Hetmyer (was given 2 tests, sat out the Pom tour, he is the clear next in line)
Kyle Hope (was given 3 Tests in England, got exposed, he needs to be moved to A-TEAM)
Vishaul Singh (captain)
Sunil Ambris
Raymon Reifer (was a tourist on the Pom Tour, he needs to be moved to A-TEAM)
Hamilton (wk)
Cornwall
Cummins (again was on Pom tour, got exposed, he needs to be moved to A-TEAM)
Jacobs
Cottrell

------------------

This XI in my opinion, represents our true A-TEAM, with players either moving up from domestic towards the A Team, or moving down from Senior Team to A-Team.

This methodology of selection is also transparent and not arbitrary.

OFCOURSE DUMB FCUK BOOT LICKERS WONT UNDERSTAND WHAT "TRANSPARENCY" AND "ARBITRARY" means..

SO GO LOOK UP THE DICTIONARY

FUNNY AS FCUK

HA HA HA

 
openning 2017-09-19 23:41:41 

One of the many problem with these selectors, they don't seem to build a group of players.
Leon Johnson should be the A team captain, and should be surrounded with guys from the last A team, who is not on International duty.

 
tc1 2017-09-20 00:58:15 

In reply to openning

why should Leon Johnson be A team captain?
Did Brooke not captain the last A team?

 
tc1 2017-09-20 01:01:11 

In reply to thefacts

Hety and Singh did not fail the last tour with Pakistan.

 
mittheimp 2017-09-20 03:00:47 

i think Darren Bravo, Hetymar and Joseph should have been picked.

 
thefacts 2017-09-20 04:25:25 

In reply to tc1

Lord, what Bull Crap you talking

My argument is simple

A-Team should represent those who are moving up from Domestic and moving down from Senior Team

It's an opportunity for both

Kyle, Cummins failed in England

Reifer, Hety warmed the benches

Hence those are my 4 selections

 
mikesiva 2017-09-20 05:03:30 

In reply to openning

"What's the problem with Leon Johnson, Beaton, Kyle Hope and others, that was part of the last A team squad?"

1) Leon Johnson didn't play in last year's 'A' team tour of Sri Lanka.

2) Ronsford Beaton will be playing for Dhaka in the BPL in November , towards the end of when these "Tests" take place. Same for Lil Bravo and Evin Lewis. Big Bravo will be playing T20s in South Africa at this time.

3) Are the selectors saying Kyle Hope will be in the Test squad for the tour of Zimbabwe? Same for Shimron Hetmyer? And Raymon Reifer?

4) Stating the obvious - Kemar Roach promoted back to the Test side.

5) Moti Kanhai and Delorn Johnson dropped. Harsh?

Last year's 'A' team stats

A) Vishal Singh demoted back the 'A' team.

B) Montcin Hodge, Jahmar Hamilton, Sunil Ambris, Yannick Cariah and Sheldon Cottrell rewarded for a good 2016-17 PCL.

C) Are the selectors hoping to make a Michael Holding out of Oshane Thomas and Reynard Leveridge?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think we had an 'A' team touring another country since October of last year....

 
Gun_Play 2017-09-20 05:37:57 

In reply to thefacts

So after whinging that bootlickers should not be on a WI team they should now placed A teams?

Let me get this right. They're not good enough for WI selection but they can be one step from the senior team????

You trying to appease bajans??? big grin

Some of these players did absolutely nothing in the 4day comp. Are you not outraged? big grin

 
Gun_Play 2017-09-20 05:42:13 

In reply to mikesiva

Looks like the selectors will be sticking with the same team later in the year.

Otherwise Dowrich should definitely be given a drop to the A team.

I can't wait to see certain individuals on this MB catch a fit. big grin

 
thefacts 2017-09-20 08:45:24 

In reply to Gun_Play

So after whinging that bootlickers should not be on a WI team they should now placed A teams?


Isn't that Transparent and Fair?
They have just failed at Senior Level.
and in my approach, instead of sending them to wilderness, let them play at A-level and prove their worth.

Let me get this right. They're not good enough for WI selection but they can be one step from the senior team????


GET THIS:
They are both ONE STEP from being promoted to the Senior Team and ALSO one step from being demoted to the Regional TEAM.

It's an EQUAL CHANCE!!
and its FAIR AND SQUARE!!

You trying to appease bajans???


AS USUAL A BOOT LICKER, CANT THINK BEYOND LICKING BOOTS.

BROTHER, LET ME INTRODUCE YOU TO A WORLD, WHERE THERE ARE PEOPLE, WHO WORK ON PRINCIPLES.

and this is EXACTLY THAT.

THE SAME OPPORTUNITY, THE SAME RULES FOR EVERYONE

NO ONE IS FAVORED AND NO IS BIASED AGAINST.

But i don't expect you to get that, BOOT LICKER! big grin

 
thefacts 2017-09-20 08:48:15 

In reply to Gun_Play

Otherwise Dowrich should definitely be given a drop to the A team.


Dowrich is one player, who shouldn't be burdened with WK anymore.

A specialist WK should play at all times in Test Cricket.

Dowrich needs to make the team as a batsmen, and the guy is clearly out of form.

So either he should be part of the A-team setup, or even better for him, work on his game in regionals first.

 
Star 2017-09-20 08:52:09 

In reply to thefacts

John Campbell
Hetmyer (was given 2 tests, sat out the Pom tour, he is the clear next in line)
Kyle Hope (was given 3 Tests in England, got exposed, he needs to be moved to A-TEAM)
Vishaul Singh (captain)
Sunil Ambris
Raymon Reifer (was a tourist on the Pom Tour, he needs to be moved to A-TEAM)
Hamilton (wk)
Cornwall
Cummins (again was on Pom tour, got exposed, he needs to be moved to A-TEAM)
Jacobs
Cottrell

Agree with everything above except the Hetmyer bit.

No cause to worry about Hetmyer. From all reliable sources, Shia Hope and Hetmyer will be the face of CWI for a long time.

Not being named to the A team squad should not be a cause of concern.

 
thefacts 2017-09-20 08:59:23 

In reply to Star

My reason for Hetmyer to play the A-Team test, is to get some game time.

Without a doubt, Hetmyer should open with KB in the next Test Match.

Powell should be said good bye.

 
thefacts 2017-09-20 09:03:16 

In reply to Star

This should be the Senior Team in the next Test:

THREE CHANGES

KB
Hetmyer
Lil Bravo
Shai Hope
Chase
Blackwood
Ramdin (wk)
Jason Cappo
Bishoo
Roach
Gabriel

 
Baje 2017-09-20 09:07:20 

In reply to Slipfeeler

I have no real problem with squad, great to see the two JA potentially fiery pace bowlers in the mix, most proactive move by CWI in a long time.

Where is Odean Smith?

 
Baje 2017-09-20 09:10:20 

In reply to openning

It is a strange selection, CB and his group has out live their usefulness.
This is a platform for the continuation of players.
What's the problem with Leon Johnson, Beaton, Kyle Hope and others, that was part of the last A team squad?

Kyle Hope is on the test team. Beaton is slated for T20. Looks like they finish with Leon

 
natty_forever 2017-09-20 11:47:35 

In reply to tc1... and as long as Bajan are picked you happy.

see thru them.
... you ought to as you have displayed similar behavior at times.

 
natty_forever 2017-09-20 12:03:32 

In reply to thefacts... well I would move those coming down from test to FC ... have to work to get a look in another A team set up. Let the A team be the feeder as Browne noted. Yes, there will be exceptions who may go straight to test from FC, but it should not be the norm. Now if only we could open up some academies in each territory.

 
jacksparrow 2017-09-20 12:08:51 

any u-19 in there?

 
tc1 2017-09-20 12:38:43 

In reply to natty_forever

I have never picked a team or advocate for a Bajan player, what I said is that Shai is the real deal.

 
openning 2017-09-20 13:43:39 

In reply to tc1

why should Leon Johnson be A team captain?
Did Brooke not captain the last A team?


Johnson was on International duty, thats why Brooks was made captain, you dont just discard youngsters, so early in their career.
Johnson is Guyana captain, he should be the A team captain.
Browne and his team, not consistence when selecting players.

 
thefacts 2017-09-20 13:59:01 

In reply to openning

Browne and his team, not consistence when selecting players.


Oh they are consistent alright!!

Consistent with their AGENDA

 
Andy99 2017-09-20 14:21:16 

They took Leveridge on d A team tour he shat himself and bruk down.
Came in FC season and couldn't get a wicket yet they pick him again.
I repeat 6 wickets in 8 FC innings.

 
Andy99 2017-09-20 14:26:29 

If Kope, Hety and Reifer in the Test team then that explains their otherwise surprising exclusion.

Beaton did not play a match in the 4day season, his 4day stats are horrible compared to our FC bowlers.

I see a man puttting Cariah to open and he have him not even as a sure pick, well Cariah being the leading run scorer in the FC season should be one of the first names in there and he should be slotted in the middle order where he scored his runs.

Campbell
Hodge
Brooks
Cariah
Singh
Ambris
Hamilton
Cornwall
Joseph
Cotterell
Thomas

Jacobs unfortunate to be left out, while Campbell is the most drop-able batsman.

 
tc1 2017-09-20 14:43:07 

In reply to openning

Johnson was on International duty, thats why Brooks was made captain, you dont just discard youngsters, so early in



Do your post make sense to you.If Johnson was away on international duties, he could not be captain, is Johnson entitled.

Brooks batted, fielded and captained well, you are now going to penalized Brooks for Johnson failures.

 
imusic 2017-09-20 14:43:10 

In reply to Andy99

Can't teach pace

 
Andy99 2017-09-20 14:48:15 

In reply to imusic

They already have Thomas there, if they wanted another could've well gone with Smith, both are 20 or thereabouts unlike Leveridge who is 27.

They already picked Leveridge and he came back and did squat, so unless they have been working with him from the end of the PCL to now, it is pure bull to select him now.

 
imusic 2017-09-20 14:53:11 

I get that selectors are trying to encourage and reward performance in the regional 4 day (PCL) competition

But there are certain "talents" ...particularly batsmen that need to be in the mix IMO. You can't just give up on players after a relatively short run. In some cases...no run at all. West Indies cricket needs batsmen.

They persisted with Shai Hope and that eventually bore fruit in England. Why not others?

Johnson Charles
Brandon King
Leon Johnson
Jonathan Carter


If you as a selector TRULY believe these guys have the goods to eventually succeed at international level....you have to give them every opportunity to succeed.


Johnson Charles cannot just be discarded and considered to be a waste of time after he showed that he can more than compete with some of the best in international cricket. It's bordering obscene.

You can't just go on numbers in the regional competition. Otherwise, anyone can be a selector. We've seen Johnson Charles, Leon Johnson and Jonathan Carter in action in the international arena. There is something there. Brandon King is a really good young talent. Why not encourage him?

Anyway....

 
Andy99 2017-09-20 15:12:52 

In reply to imusic

King cant get in because there is simply no space and he has not stood out. Carter was/is 'a really good talent' and how did he turn out?
You cant discard Singh so fast, Brooks has earned this and so too has the others, only so much you can select.

Lohnson has been given many chances while Charles and Carter might be in the One Day A teams. If Carter isn't then thats his doing as he has never taken any chance he has gotten unlike Charles.

There's guys like McCarthy and Walton who should be in the 1day A team.
I'd actually throw in Paint and Chase if they are available.

 
tc1 2017-09-20 15:27:13 

In reply to Andy99

I agreed/disagreed with you on Carter, he may have talent, but fail time again, he may not make Bim 4d team, I think that Charles could be given one more run in OD.

I have not seen King, but if he that talented give it a chance.

I agree with everything you said about Leveridge, these MB think that everyone who bowled 2 overs at 145 will make it at international level, especially at 27.

 
openning 2017-09-20 15:38:18 

In reply to imusic

f you as a selector TRULY believe these guys have the goods to eventually succeed at international level....you have to give them every opportunity to succeed.


Very good post, I agree 100%.

 
openning 2017-09-20 15:42:32 

In reply to tc1

Dude, Johnson captained the A team, prior to making it to the International level, some believe he is the best captain, in the region.
It is crazy to discard him so quickly.
What I am saying to the public, he should be back in the A team, and given back the Captain's hat, let Brooks be the VC..

 
natty_forever 2017-09-20 16:28:01 

In reply to thefacts... Gayle want a send-off test, you giving he?

 
natty_forever 2017-09-20 16:29:39 

In reply to tc1... no but mek a Bajan name come up and a criticism level ... Barrister TC1 shows up.

big grin

 
natty_forever 2017-09-20 16:35:55 

...too early for King, another season or two, altho, Yaad handling of the yute leaves a lot to be desired, not sure how many games he will get. Why we have a problem with lighter skinned individuals, so it seems from where I am standing.


YAAD selectors our motto is 'OUT OF MANY ONE PEOPLE" lets live it!

 
imusic 2017-09-20 17:10:10 

In reply to natty_forever

...too early for King, another season or two

To get into an A team?

Disagree. He has above average talent IMO. Now whether that talent translates to the international arena remains to be seen.....but I don't think talent like that should be left to "develop" in regional cricket.

1 - we don't play enough cricket in the region

2 - no substitute for experience and exposure against international teams...especially players deemed to be above average

 
Star 2017-09-20 17:36:34 

In reply to thefacts

THREE CHANGES

KB
Hetmyer
Lil Bravo
Shai Hope
Chase
Blackwood
Ramdin (wk)
Jason Cappo
Bishoo
Roach
Gabriel

I have no problem with that team at all.

 
Slipfeeler 2017-09-21 07:04:40 

In reply to natty_forever

Agreeing with you on King, very talented cricketer but he will have to kick the door down next tournament, he has the goods but needs to convince selectors and fans. Only by putting up some big scores similar to his 191 against T&T.

 
Logic 2017-09-21 07:59:08 

In reply to imusic

Lol. Some of you guys criticizing selections just for the sake of it. People that understand cricket and follow cricketers careers from youth made decision that Shai Hope worth the long term investment. People that understand cricket know that its a miracle that Johnson Charles got this far. People that follow players career understand that Carter dont have the mental fortitude for the long form of the game...despite his talent. People that follow players careers got about 2 first class matches to judge King on. Thats good enough for a fast bowler (a la Mike Holding) but even a tailender can make a one off century.

 
Logic 2017-09-21 08:02:50 

In reply to openning

"Very good post, l agree 100%."

That says all that needs to be said about you and your mental processing.

 
natty_forever 2017-09-21 08:09:15 

In reply to Logic... stop trying to prove a point by trying to belittle the person you are responding to ... the point loss as it appears you just showing off!

 
seaegg99 2017-09-21 08:29:59 

In reply to Andy99

Good team. Players like Carter and Charles should stay far away from A Team tours until they can consistently dominate regional tournaments. Saw Cariah as a youth and expected him to be here a little sooner. Very good allrounder in the making. Have to also send a good bowling coach to teach these fast bowlers the basics of fast bowling.

 
natty_forever 2017-09-21 08:38:58 

In reply to seaegg99... shouldn't this be done before reaching the FC level?

 
natty_forever 2017-09-21 08:40:27 

The "A" team should be made up of performers from our FC tournament. A reward for their hard work and dedication. SIMPLE!

 
thefacts 2017-09-21 08:55:05 

In reply to natty_forever

Gayle want a send-off test, you giving he?


IMO, No.

Shiv always deserved it. He dedicated his entire life to Test Cricket.
Infact he was the backbone of the team from 2007-2014.
Yet, he wasn't given the opportunity for a send off test...

Gayle has been away from Test cricket for really long. I don't think he deserves it.

 
openning 2017-09-21 10:44:03 

In reply to Logic

People that understand cricket know that its a miracle that Johnson Charles got this far. People that follow players career understand that Carter dont have the mental fortitude for the long form of the game...despite his talent. People that follow players careers got about 2 first class matches to judge King on. Thats good enough for a fast bowler (a la Mike Holding) but even a tailender can make a one off century.


It is the same people, that have us at the bottom of the International standings.
Who are these experts?

 
seaegg99 2017-09-21 12:19:33 

In reply to natty_forever

We know that but it seems like there is not much coaching regionally because the same mistakes occur yearly. At least on a tour the coach will get to work with them closely for a period of time.

 
tc1 2017-09-21 16:01:10 

In reply to openning

No-one said to discard Johnson, but Brooke won the last series, Johnson has to work his way back into the team, there chemistry within the team which foster well for the future.

 
natty_forever 2017-09-21 16:32:05 

In reply to seaegg99... hence my call for academies to bridge the gap between U19 and FC cricket. I would rather my coach of law, work on strategies, as well as to correct flaws that may creep in over time.

 
seaegg99 2017-09-21 16:51:00 

In reply to natty_forever

Agree. Lot of young talent that will go to waste if not harnessed. This is a reoccurring problem with player development. Should really be a player development department staffed with coaches to work with players year round.

 
dayne 2017-09-22 17:04:35 

Some people have others looking out for them, that might be the case of Singh, he was a ' walking wicket ' in the series verses Pakistan, when they toured the Caribbean last June, however he is now selected as vice-captain of the A team. Singh is close to being thirty years old, how much of an investment is he?

 
imusic 2017-09-22 18:21:03 

In reply to dayne

late bloomer?

He's been making runs regularly in regional 4 day cricket the past few seasons. Yet got exposed when he played for the WI senior team.

Which is a bad indicator for those that insist that players MUST regularly play 4 day cricket to be eligible for the WI test team. Or players MUST regularly play 50 over cricket to be eligible for the WI ODI team.

If you can play against the best in the world....and have success.....that experience alone is way more valuable than playing domestic cricket IMO

 
buds 2017-09-23 10:30:16 

In reply to Gun_Play

Its smells just as bad when Carew was at the helm.
Plus if you have to ask that question then I cannot help you.

 
tc1 2017-09-23 11:32:04 

In reply to buds

u have 5 yardies on the T20, what it the smell?

is Gale performing
Is Taylor performing
is Powell performing
is Samuels performing
Is Walton performing

 
thefacts 2017-09-23 12:10:12 

In reply to tc1

what it the smell?


THE STYNK OF THE BOOT LICKER CAPPO

rolleyes rolleyes rolleyes rolleyes

 
tc1 2017-09-23 13:23:05 

In reply to thefacts


Answer the question, fakefacts

 
Pacy 2017-09-23 13:35:05 

In reply to tc1

Did you not see Gayle perform through the CPL? Isnt the 40 runs in the only T20 a good score for a T20 match? Comeon.

 
tc1 2017-09-23 13:36:08 

In reply to Pacy

Did not watch the CPL

 
Pacy 2017-09-23 13:36:49 

In reply to tc1

Did you watch the T20 match against England? 40 off 30 deliveries, 77 run partnership for the first wicket in just 6 overs?

 
thefacts 2017-09-23 15:22:38 

In reply to Pacy

That skunt is PURE Garbage Posts.

He shoots off his mouth without any understanding of the game

A score of 40 in T20 is as good a 100 in a 50 over game, simple multiplier of 2.5

Anyways, him a BOOT LICKER.

 
tc1 2017-09-23 16:25:11 

In reply to Pacy

u miss the question if the above players are performing, it
a yes or no

 
tc1 2017-09-23 16:36:19 

In reply to thefacts

[quote

]A score of 40 in T20 is as good a 100 in a 50 over game, simple multiplier of 2.5
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if a batsmam make 100 in T20 game is that 250 in a 50 game? you dumbo

 
dayne 2017-09-24 19:35:45 

One question of note about the selected team, since Reifer was good enough to be selected for the England tour, how come he is not good enough to be selected for the A team? I think the Selectors are exposing themselves, are they admitting that they made a mistake on selecting him or do they have no strategy on the development of players and WI cricket.